The Gilbert's Family of Companies employs many people throughout the Okeechobee community at our different entities. Our businesses are consistently regarded as a premier place of employment in the area. Our team is made up of individuals at Gilbert Chevrolet, Gilbert Ford, Gilbert Oil Company, Gilbert Collision Center, Gilbert Fleet & Commercial, Gilbert Outdoors, Gilbert Line-X, Gilbert Trucking, Gilbert Transports and Gilbert Realty Group. The diversity of the businesses helps increase opportunities both within the individual business and at other locations. Paired with our culture of customer care, Gilbert's has everything you are looking for in a long term employer.
We're interested in helping you take this next step in your career. We know that happy employees lead to happy customers!
Benefits We Offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision offered
- 401K Plan (matching)
- Paid time off including Holiday Pay
- Family friendly atmosphere and schedule, including closed on Sundays
- Growth opportunities
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- Family owned and operated for over 100 years
- Nurture enriching relationships to build clientele for life.
- Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
- Continuously develop product and sales acumen to become the vehicle authority. Know the in’s and the out’s of product offerings, optional packages, and the latest technologies.
- Perform high-quality, professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles.
- Follow-up with buyers to ensure successful referral business.
- Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations.
- Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.
- Bring your ‘A game’ along with a positive attitude to work with you every single day.
- Previous dealership experience a plus
- Available to work flexible hours and Saturdays
- Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred
- Take pride in delivering excellent customer service
- Ready to waste no time on learning new product in’s and out’s, eager to improve
- Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members
- Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
- Must be willing to submit to a background screen
We are a Drug Free Workplace
Skills Required
- Previous dealership experience
- Available to work flexible hours and Saturdays
- Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Eager and willing to learn product details
- Strong communication skills with customers and team members
- Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
- Clean driving record and valid driver's license
- Willing to submit to a background screen
What We Do
Founded in 1924 in Okeechobee, Florida, the Gilbert Family of Companies is a diverse group of businesses committed to community service. The company operates several entities, including automotive dealerships (Gilbert Chevrolet and Gilbert Ford), fuel services (Gilbert Oil Company), and outdoor equipment sales (Gilbert Outdoors). They also offer professional real estate services through the Gilbert Realty Group and marketing solutions via the Gilbert Experience.
